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The physical attractiveness stereotype, commonly known as the "beautiful-is-good" stereotype, is the tendency to assume that physically attractive individuals, coinciding with social beauty standards, also possess other desirable personality traits, such as intelligence, social competence, and morality.
Dec 1, 2019 · Evidence for the adoption of attractiveness stereotypes. While the presence of specific standards of physical attractiveness for men and women is now well-established in cultural representations, the extent to which these stereotypes are adopted by individuals is also important to consider.
- Rachel F. Rodgers, Rachel F. Rodgers, Jenna Campagna, Raihaan Attawala
- 2019
Oct 24, 2022 · The halo effect is also sometimes referred to as the "physical attractiveness stereotype" and the "what is beautiful is also good" principle. Physical appearance is often a major part of the halo effect. People who are considered attractive tend to be rated higher on other positive traits as well.
The physical attractiveness stereotype refers to generalizations about individuals based on their appearance (high, medium, or low attractiveness). From: Encyclopedia of Body Image and Human Appearance , 2012
Specifically, we review findings related to the existence of attractiveness stereotypes and appearance ideals, research examining the social and interpersonal impacts of such stereotypes, and finally the sociocultural transmission of these beliefs.
- Rachel F. Rodgers, Rachel F. Rodgers, Jenna Campagna, Raihaan Attawala
- 2019
Abstract. Demonstrates that the physical attractiveness stereotype established by studies of person perception is not as strong or general as suggested by the often-used summary phrase what is beautiful is good.
Jan 1, 2016 · Abstract. Objective. A commonly held belief about physical attractiveness is that attractive individuals are psychologically healthier than less attractive individuals (i.e., the “beauty is good” stereotype).
